US Wildfire Tracker
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How fire trackers, live wildfire maps, satellite hotspots, smoke forecasts and evacuation alerts really work, written by the team behind the US Wildfire Tracker live map. Every guide is free, updated for 2026, and built on official NIFC, NASA and NOAA data.
A fire tracker fuses NIFC incident records, satellite heat, perimeters and NWS alerts into one live map. Learn to read every layer and act on what it shows.
Apps & ToolsCompare every fire tracking app approach for 2026: browser extension, mobile app, web map, agency pages, satellite viewers and phone alerts. See which one fits you.
Fire MapsA fire tracker map layers NIFC perimeters, NASA MODIS and VIIRS heat, NOAA GOES and NWS alerts. Learn to read every layer and the six misreadings to avoid.
Fire TrackingA live fire tracker mixes 5-minute GOES scans, polar-orbit hotspots and 5-minute NIFC updates. Learn every latency and which timestamps you can trust.
Fire TrackingHow to use a wildfire tracker in all 50 states: fire seasons, agencies and satellite data by region, plus setup for homeowners, hikers, ranchers and travelers.
Fires Near MeFire tracker near me: the 60-second check that tells you if fires near me are real, how close matters, and what to do next. Verified NIFC, NASA and NWS data.
Smoke & Air QualityA forest fire smoke tracker shows NOAA plume analysis, HRRR-Smoke forecasts and live AQI. Learn PM2.5 thresholds, N95 facts and indoor filtration steps.
Fire MapsA wildfire map fuses NIFC records, NASA and NOAA satellite heat and NWS alerts. Learn every layer, its real latency and how to act on it in 2026.
CaliforniaA California fire map explained layer by layer: CAL FIRE and federal data, Santa Ana and Diablo winds, largest fires, evacuation terms and a 60-second check.
CaliforniaAn LA fires map in plain English: Santa Ana wind mechanics, Red Flag thresholds, evacuation zones, road closures and January 2025 figures. See what to check first.
SoutheastSouth Carolina fires peak from January to April. Track every SC wildfire live with official NIFC records, satellite heat and NWS alerts on one free map.
Apps & ToolsA complete fire tracker app manual: install and pin the Chrome extension, grant location, read probability tiers and timestamps, and fix the three common faults.
Data & ScienceHow wildfire tracking works in 2026: detection by 911 calls, cameras and satellites, IRWIN records, perimeter mapping and containment terms, explained end to end.
Fire TrackingCurrent wildfires explained: how to read NIFC's daily report, preparedness levels, containment status and year-to-date US wildfires data without being misled.